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bpk101
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August 11, 2023
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Help needed creating 3D shapes of a divided sphere

  • August 11, 2023
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Hi,

 

Can anyone offer advice on how i might go about creating the 6 individual shapes that result from vertically dividing a 3D sphere into 6 equal segments as my attached image shows?

 

I want to create them as individual 3D shapes that i can revolve and rotate in illustrator.

 

I can create a simple 3D disc by adding an Extrude & Bevel effect to a circle, but in the case of a divided sphere the surface around the circumference would be curved as opposed to flat.

 

I also can't work out how to create the 2 end pieces, essentially a 3D hemisphere that i can also revolve and rotate. 

 

Any ideas?

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Divide half a circle. Only a fill, no stroke.

Ungroup and apply 3D  Revolve (Classic).

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Ton Frederiks
Ton FrederiksCorrect answer
Community Expert
August 11, 2023

Divide half a circle. Only a fill, no stroke.

Ungroup and apply 3D  Revolve (Classic).

bpk101
bpk101Author
Inspiring
August 11, 2023

Amazing! Thanks so much.

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
August 11, 2023

Good to hear that helped.